President Noynoy Aquino visited the industrial centers in Laguna as Labor Day was greeted by mass protests due to lack of wage increase.
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Not Guilty Plea Entered For Cedric Lee and Zimmer Raz At The Taguig RTC
On Wednesday, Taguig court entered a not guilty plea for Cedric Lee and Zimmer Raz after mauling the TV host/actor Vhong Navarro last January 22, 2014. When asked if Lee’s camp petitioned to defer proceedings, Valdez said yes, but the camp eventually withdrew its petition and asked to be arraigned.
Proposed P135 wage hike in NCR still under review
The proposed P135 increase was the rate for Metro Manila, computed using government data, “for the nominal minimum wage of P466 to become real wage,” TUCP said. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) said it would demand for a P135 across-the-board wage increase to augment the present daily minimum wage of P466.
CHR: PMA Cadet Cudia “not guilty” of lying
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has found cadet Jeff Aldrin Cudia not guilty of the offense he was charged with, and recommended to President Aquino that he be issued a diploma as a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy. After its investigation, the CHR also recommended the filing of administrative, civil and criminal charges, particularly perjury, against the 13 members of the PMA’s honor committee who had earlier decided to remove […]
Ukraine’s military on full combat alert as separatists rage in the east
Ukraine’s military is “on full combat alert” against a possible Russian invasion, acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has said. His comments came after pro-Russian gunmen seized more buildings in the country’s east. Speaking to a ministerial meeting on Wednesday in Kyiv, interim President Turchynov said, “Our armed forces are on full combat alert,” adding that “the threat of Russia starting a war against mainland Ukraine is real.” Ukraine’s defense forces have been on high alert for […]
Copy of the EDCA, released
The government released a soft copy of the ten-page Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States on the Official Gazette website.
U.S. tornadoes kill 34, threaten more damage in South
(Reuters) – At least 34 people across six states were killed in tornadoes unleashed by a ferocious storm system that razed neighborhoods and threatened more destruction in heavily populated parts of the U.S. South on Tuesday. In Arkansas and Mississippi, the hardest hit states, there have been 27 confirmed storm-related deaths and more than 200 people injured over the last three days as tornadoes reduced homes to splinters, snapped trees like twigs and sent trucks […]
Reproductive law advocates appeal for a reconsideration
Reproductive law advocates appeal to the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to strike down certain provisions of the controversial measure pertaining to the access and consent in the use of contraceptives which the high court struck down for being unconstitutional.
Survivors of Korean Ferry mishap, discharged from hospital
About seventy students who survived the ferry disaster in April 16 were discharged from the hospital after getting treatment. The doctors also said that the discharged students needs constant monitoring for mental trauma. The confirmed death toll of the ferry mishap is 210.
EBC’s Anchors and Programs Receive Recognition and Awards in 22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards
Once again, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) gave awards and recognition, honoring members of the media for their commitment to public service. Various programs and personalities of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation received nominations at the recently held 22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards, and two of them garnered awards. NET 25’s public service program, “Aprub,” won the award for “Best Public Service Program for Television,” while Angelo Palmones, newscaster for Net 25’s “Agila Balita […]
Ex-COA Chief Villar pleads not guilty
Former Commission on Audit chief Reynaldo Villar pled not guilty on plunder cases filed against him in the Sandiganbayan.
Vietnamese fisherman, arrested for poaching off Subic, Zambales
Philippine authorities arrested seven Vietnamese for poaching off Subic, Zambales.
